St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
95%
Capacity
456
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) is a state-funded None primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Stannard, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8179th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) include Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Ellfield Close, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS13 8EF |
| Headteacher | Matthew Stannard |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.5% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 480 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8179th of 13,686
Nationally
776th of 1,469
In South West
42nd of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ellfield Close, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS13 8EF
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